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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Texas Stadium - Engel

Book Review and Author Interview: Texas Stadium by Mac Engel

"It wasn't supposed to be this way. The Dallas Cowboys' last year at Texas Stadium was supposed to end in a "blaze of glory," or at least a playoff win. The Cowboys' most recent trips to the playoffs had not produced a playoff win, and, it seemed, Owner Jerry Jones went all out to put the pieces of the puzzle together to make a Super Bowl run which would give Texas Stadium one last "hurrah." However, like a football falling just short of the goal post on a long field goal attempt, the Cowboys fell just short of the playoffs. Now all that is left to remember Texas Stadium by is Mac Engel's collection of the most memorable moments in the beloved stadium's history."

Read more of the review by Jones, a Fort Worth Star Telegram Cowboys beat writer, at